Banijay Entertainment and All3Media are combining to form a global powerhouse — is ITV Studios next With the merger of two vast catalogues of popular shows, the newly merged organisation looks hungry for even more. This is the second big deal we’re covering, and less heavily stage-managed than the Paramount / Warner Bros takeover. What … >
The BBC has released new pictures of the second instalment of A Good Girls Guide to Murder, ahead of its return to the BBC later this year Based on the bestselling novels by Holly Jackson, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is produced by Moonage Pictures, part of ITV Studios (The Gentlemen, The Famous Five, … >
The BBC has announced a Ghosts feature film begins filming next month The Wait is Over… Ghosts: The Possession of Button House is coming to the big screen. What do we know about the new Ghosts film First context. When the 2023 Christmas Special aired, it drew a convincing line under the show. Now it … >
ITV Studios’ London TV Screenings slate has been announced and includes Australian show The Killings at Parrish Station To give a flavour of the overall announcement, ITV Studios full London TV Screenings slate, features six groundbreaking formats, 12 star-studded dramas (on top of 21 returners), and 34 compelling non-scripted titles. While there’s a lot to … >
Today we learn ITV has confirmed it is in talks to sell its media business to Sky parent Comcast for £1.6 billion In what would inevitably be a significant change to the UK TV viewing landscape, ITV has Broadcasting Limited the potential sale of its broadcasting arm. This needs a lot of unpacking. What part(s) … >
The BBC has announced it has acquired The Intruder a French drama from ITV Studios An au pair everyone adores. A mother no one believes. There are two sides to every story in this thriller from the creators of Paris Police 1900. Starring Mélanie Doutey (Post Partum, Le Bal des actrices), Lucie Fagedet (Mr & Mme … >
Cumming and Morrissey have been confirmed as leads for Russell T Davies’ upcoming Channel 4 Drama Tip Toe Alan Cumming (Glenrothan) and David Morrissey (Sherwood) will lead the 5-episode drama Tip Toe, set in Manchester, which has begun filming. The five-part series will follow Leo and Clive who have lived next door to each other in … >
Michael Theo returns as Austin, who’s now grappling with sudden literary fame. If, like us, you were charmed by the first season of Austin, there’s good news. The next chapter in his story isn’t too far away. The series, explores the relationship between Austin and his father, the ‘cancelled’ children’s book writer Julian and his … >
Following two successful series, The Marlow Murder Club is coming back for a third run. Created by Robert Thorogood (Death in Paradise) and based on his novels, the show follows an unlikely group of women who form a club to help solve local murders. The show stars Samantha Bond (Downtown Abbey), Jo Martin (Doctor Who), … >
The series also stars Sally Phillips, with Love on the Spectrum‘s Michael Theo in his first acting role. The BBC have finally confirmed a start date for Ben Miller and Sally Phillips’ new comedy. Austin will land on BBC One at Friday 4th April at 9:30pm and there’s a short trailer up on the BBC … >